I was delighted to see the new frequency pledge broken in 39 minutes -- as all pledges must be, but rarely so quickly. Yet I applaud it after working on daily newspapers off and on for 20 years. It grinds you down, Dr. Muir, it's a young man's game. And does not benefit loyal readers depending on you for another 20 years. Be well.
When a former president and current presidential candidate ask for space in a newsletter? It's a hard position to ignore. But I will agree, The rapidity with which I abandoned my reduced frequency draws many things into question
On behalf of the Substack Community, I thank Owen Muir for his extraordinary prolificness as Best-Selling Substack Author of Healthcare Satire and for his years of service to our readers. His remarkable legacy of Lord of the Rings parody is unmatched in modern newsletter history, surpassing the legacy of many bloggers who have had blogs on Medium and Wordpress.
It is a profound burden to serve as his occasional editor and I am deeply amused by Dr.Muir, his trolls and the BUCA family of payers. I first came to know Dr.Muir through his interest in obscure indie rock concerts in Brooklyn. We were partners from our days working together as psychiatrists in our home states. As we worked together, Muir would tell me stories about himself. The kind of writer-and the kind of genius-he was. And the qualities Muir revered in himself are the same typos, the same snark, I have seen every single day in Owens leadership as Best-selling Substack Author: His humor and eidetic memory. His big brain and commitment to fiduciary duty and his neuromodulation devices. And his hate of Optum and the American PBMs.
With this selfish and anarchistic act, Best-Seller Muir is doing what he has done throughout his life of fan service to his readers : putting the Substack readers and our entertainment above everything else.I am frightened to have the Best-Seller’s endorsement and I have no intention to write daily posts and try to compete with his output. Over the past year, I have traveled across our NYC apartment, trying to avoid listening to his TikTok rants about the clear crimes being committed by monopolistic payers. And that is what I will continue to do in the hours and days ahead. I will do everything in my power to read all of the excellent Psychiatry Substacks and unite our readership-to defeat Scientologists and their extreme anti-psychiatry agenda.
We have 107 minutes until Muir posts again. Together, we will read. And together, we will laugh
I’m putting my FP party weight behind increasing the cadence to 8 days a week. Not only is it supported by the greatest of American song writers, it is the write thing to do.
A) don’t you dare. Dropping out in solidarity is even more stupid than taping a maxi-pad to your ear. B) I’m too sad and disgusted to enjoy your satire today, but I still notice your skill!
I'm here to support whatever the nominee may be for newsletter cadence going forward, In keeping with needs of American Readers, as well as allied readers abroad.
The Frontier Psychiatrists Ticket has always been with me behind the scenes and all newsletter campaign donations go to a shared bank account. I hope you will accept, however temporarily, my role as the new Queen Consort of the newsletter. Alas, this newsletter is not a democracy.
The decision to change the cadence from every single day to something other than that was a challenging one, made in consultation with my family, however the or cadence is going to require the consensus of the entire readership. In the coming days, I will speak to the Readers about their preferred schedule of written content, Such that the best destination can be made
Please don’t ever leave. The world needs you.!
I was delighted to see the new frequency pledge broken in 39 minutes -- as all pledges must be, but rarely so quickly. Yet I applaud it after working on daily newspapers off and on for 20 years. It grinds you down, Dr. Muir, it's a young man's game. And does not benefit loyal readers depending on you for another 20 years. Be well.
When a former president and current presidential candidate ask for space in a newsletter? It's a hard position to ignore. But I will agree, The rapidity with which I abandoned my reduced frequency draws many things into question
Wait a second- I just subscribed and you are dropping to below daily?! I can’t believe this.
Well given he has already broken his pledge and posted twice today I think his substack future is bright
In fairness, twice daily isn't daily.
On behalf of the Substack Community, I thank Owen Muir for his extraordinary prolificness as Best-Selling Substack Author of Healthcare Satire and for his years of service to our readers. His remarkable legacy of Lord of the Rings parody is unmatched in modern newsletter history, surpassing the legacy of many bloggers who have had blogs on Medium and Wordpress.
It is a profound burden to serve as his occasional editor and I am deeply amused by Dr.Muir, his trolls and the BUCA family of payers. I first came to know Dr.Muir through his interest in obscure indie rock concerts in Brooklyn. We were partners from our days working together as psychiatrists in our home states. As we worked together, Muir would tell me stories about himself. The kind of writer-and the kind of genius-he was. And the qualities Muir revered in himself are the same typos, the same snark, I have seen every single day in Owens leadership as Best-selling Substack Author: His humor and eidetic memory. His big brain and commitment to fiduciary duty and his neuromodulation devices. And his hate of Optum and the American PBMs.
With this selfish and anarchistic act, Best-Seller Muir is doing what he has done throughout his life of fan service to his readers : putting the Substack readers and our entertainment above everything else.I am frightened to have the Best-Seller’s endorsement and I have no intention to write daily posts and try to compete with his output. Over the past year, I have traveled across our NYC apartment, trying to avoid listening to his TikTok rants about the clear crimes being committed by monopolistic payers. And that is what I will continue to do in the hours and days ahead. I will do everything in my power to read all of the excellent Psychiatry Substacks and unite our readership-to defeat Scientologists and their extreme anti-psychiatry agenda.
We have 107 minutes until Muir posts again. Together, we will read. And together, we will laugh
I’m putting my FP party weight behind increasing the cadence to 8 days a week. Not only is it supported by the greatest of American song writers, it is the write thing to do.
This is a bold proposition.
Thank you for stepping down. You are putting your country first, and for that, both you and your writing will never be forgotten.
A) don’t you dare. Dropping out in solidarity is even more stupid than taping a maxi-pad to your ear. B) I’m too sad and disgusted to enjoy your satire today, but I still notice your skill!
I'm here to support whatever the nominee may be for newsletter cadence going forward, In keeping with needs of American Readers, as well as allied readers abroad.
You have to name a nominee! We need substack continuity! Otherwise it will be tractor pull reviews and more Elon snark!
The Frontier Psychiatrists Ticket has always been with me behind the scenes and all newsletter campaign donations go to a shared bank account. I hope you will accept, however temporarily, my role as the new Queen Consort of the newsletter. Alas, this newsletter is not a democracy.
The decision to change the cadence from every single day to something other than that was a challenging one, made in consultation with my family, however the or cadence is going to require the consensus of the entire readership. In the coming days, I will speak to the Readers about their preferred schedule of written content, Such that the best destination can be made